Forever Home

A group of nomadic pastoralists in Northwestern Kenya decide to settle in a barren patch of land at the edge of Lodwar Town.

Awards

African Smartphone International Film Festival (ASIFF) (2022) – Winner: Grand Jury Prize: Best Film

Kitale Film Week (2023) – Winner: Best Cinematography Award

Smart Philm Fest (2022) – Winner: Smart Emerging Talent Winner

Smart Philm Fest (2022) – Winner: Smart Cinematography Winner

SmartFone Flick Fest (SF3) (2022) – Nominated: Gala

Short
African
SA Premiere

Director(s):

Artsy Solomon

Country:

Kenya

Year:

2022

Running Time:

9 min

Language(s):

Swahili

Forever Home is a touching and well-crafted short film that tells a powerful story about the struggle for stability and belonging. The film deals with themes of poverty and global warming. Through its authentic and nuanced portrayal of the protagonists’ experiences, the story sheds light on the struggles of people who would otherwise never have the chance to share their narratives, giving voice to the voiceless. Forever Home is a testament to the fact that even in a country rich with resources, being from Africa can mean not being able to benefit from the land’s abundance. With stunning cinematography and a touching score, this story is sure to resonate with audiences around the world.

The Our Climate, Our Future Shorts Block includes I Am This Water, The Reclaimers, Older Than Trees, Forever Home, Jikele Maweni Ndiyahamba

Previous Festivals

Under Our Skin Film Festival (2022)